Part 1: Case Study - Practice

Question 9 of 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

The three causative factors that must be present for caries to occur are cariogenic microorganisms in plaque, cariogenic and fermentable carbohydrates, and a suseptible tooth and host

The primary cariogenic microorganism found in plaque is S. mutans

Cariogenic microorganisms break down sucrose to an acid that will increase the pH of plaque

Demineralization of the tooth depends upon how long and how frequently the acid is in contact with the tooth surface